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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Steven Benna
  • August 18, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $41 million Naples apartment complex sale paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 18, 2025
Multifamily permits down 23% nationally — but North Port, Cape Coral shine

The two Southwest Florida localities are bucking a national trend that's seen the number of permits to build apartment units drop fall since the pandemic.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2025
Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa storage facility sold for nearly $38 million, Ray's future owner buys SWFL lots, and Fort Myers radio stations get an upgrade.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 16, 2025
Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

The property east of downtown is being marketed by its current owner after being previously listed for $3 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 16, 2025
Models open at 1,000-home community in Parrish

Sunchase is a residential development being built in Manatee County for those age 55 and up.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 16, 2025
$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

Florida Studio Theatre secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 15, 2025
Whole Foods, Homesense planned for Sarasota Square redevelopment

The two retailers are expected to anchor a more than 500,000-square-foot mixed-use project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition underway at Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key in Sarasota

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 14, 2025
Casey Key resort sells for nearly $9 million

The resort was bought by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, company with ties to the owners and managers of elder care facilities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 14, 2025
Manatee County ATV manufacturer expands into Europe

Recreatives Industries has partnered with Rican Off-Road to distribute its products in Europe and the Falkland Islands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 14, 2025
New eatery to take over Venice restaurant space

After Shuck N' Ale shuttered, a new restaurant tenant is moving in with a fresh concept.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 13, 2025
66-unit condo project across from Selby Gardens gets initial OK

On its second submittal to the city's Development Review Committee, the 66-unit 777 Palm Avenue Condos project, with few staff comments remaining, has received partial sign-off.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 12, 2025
$35M build-to-rent project with 125 units planned near UTC mall

A Florida developer has bought 11.6 acres near The Mall at University Town Center and hopes to begin construction on the $35 million project early next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 12, 2025
Israeli investor pays $27 million for Sarasota industrial property

The five-parcel property on Industrial Boulevard, just off U.S. 301, is 85% occupied.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 12, 2025
Allegiant adds routes at Sarasota-Bradenton, St. Pete-Clearwater airports

The new flights starting next year will connect the local cities to Huntsville, Alabama, and Rochester, New York.

  • Florida
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